A spatial investigation by student Millie Hynes for a design studio project. The document examines the adaptive reuse of a wartime bunker (Widerstandsnest und Batterie Stützpunkt Strassburg CW1) into a five-star hotel room, aiming to boost tourism on Guernsey while preserving historical elements.
This is a student architecture portfolio for a design studio project titled 'Adaptive Reuse Design Studio 2'. The author, Millie Hynes, investigates converting a WWII bunker into a hotel room extension on Guernsey. The goal is to raise the hotel from three to five stars while preserving the bunker's historical character.
The document begins with site analysis and goals. The main priority is keeping the bunker connected to the existing hotel. Inspiration is drawn from case studies including The Reciprocal House in London by Norman Foster, which uses light, concrete and a lightweight steel shell to control natural light intake.
Further inspiration comes from TAOA 798 Studio's use of anodized aluminum as a protective facade shell. The material is chosen for its corrosion resistance near the sea, durability and low maintenance. Plans show the shell added as a separate element over the main building.
A Belgian project by B-ILD is examined: a holiday house converting a 9-square-meter bunker into tourist accommodation. The author notes the use of space and outdoor area, the pairing of wood and concrete, and exposed raw features. However, the dark interior is critiqued as too stark.
A material board compiles research before design begins. The interior plan uses raw concrete walls with pops of colour and dark brown wood. Current building issues are identified: the outside area needs stripping back for potential extensions, and a bike rack needs space at the front for easy transport to the hotel.